Monthly Archives: January 2014
TRUE or FALSE: Eating snow in a survival situation can save your life.
In a life-threatening survival situation the body requires basic physiological needs in order to stay alive. Proper hydration, calories, sleep, and an adequate core body temperature are all necessary functions that need to be met for sustained survival. Winter conditions can make survival situations even more challenging; from crippling cold to a scarcity of food. … Continue reading
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How to Prevent Blisters When Kayaking
Kayakers, especially folks new to the sport, are very familiar with blisters. Hand blisters typically form on the inside of thumbs, upper palms, and on the padding of fingers. This guide will give a brief insight on your first line of defense against developing blisters on the water. Proper grip. Your first line of defense … Continue reading
Categories: Outdoor Safety, Virtual Instruction
Tags: canoe blisters, hand blisters, kayak blisters, kayaking blisters, moleskin kayaking
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